Doll No. 2 Goes to Pennsylvania

Where in the world is Doll No. 2? The Traveling "paper" Art Doll Symposium mailed Doll No. 2 to Pennsylvania yesterday. I am interested in seeing how the first journal entries will impact the theme of the book.



When I was just a little girl
I asked my mother, what will I be?
Will I be pretty? Will I be rich?
Here's what she said to me.



The technique used in the title page is something called faux silk, which is something I learned at a Stampin' Up demonstration. With this technique, stamped, and crumpled tissue paper is glued on to this blue background. The blue wash painted on and then lightly salted to give the crystal effects. Happily this one doesn't make me think of wall decor at the Overlook Hotel. Remember the Shining? Yeah, nuff said there but you can see what I'm talking about here.


I actually did not know what I wanted to use as the theme for my page. I started by writing a short journal entry and the page practically created iteslf! My inspiration was the fact that I had just created a human form that was literally naked! Well, birthday and naked turned into a shopping spree in Paris and a page was born!


For more photos, complete journal entry or to sign up to participate in the Traveling "paper" Art Doll Symposium, visit me at The Artful Paper Doll blog.